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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 775.86 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 775.86 and 311.74 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 775.86 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/775.86 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 775.86 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 241,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,866.60/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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