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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 776.07 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 776.07 and 152.10 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 776.07 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/776.07 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 776.07 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 118,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,040.25/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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