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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.33, 776.04 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.33, 776.04 and 152.02 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.33 : 776.04 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.33/776.04 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.33x = 776.04 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.33x = 117,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,973.60/517.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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