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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.35, 776.04 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.35, 776.04 and 152.19 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.35 : 776.04 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.35/776.04 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.35x = 776.04 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.35x = 118,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,105.53/517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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