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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 775.20 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 775.20 and 228.96 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 775.20 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/775.20 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 775.20 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 177,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,489.79/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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