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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 774.36 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 774.36 and 401.76 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 774.36 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/774.36 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 774.36 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 311,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,106.87/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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