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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.35, 775.01 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.35, 775.01 and 311.31 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.35 : 775.01 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.35/775.01 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.35x = 775.01 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.35x = 241,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,268.36/517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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