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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 774.80 and 401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 774.80 and 401.62 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 774.80 = 401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/774.80 = 401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 774.80 × 401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 311,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,175.18/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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