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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 776.06 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 776.06 and 335.07 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 776.06 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/776.06 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 776.06 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 260,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,032.75/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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