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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 776.33 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 776.33 and 322.58 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 776.33 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/776.33 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 776.33 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 250,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,423.04/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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