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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.37, 776.09 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.37, 776.09 and 152.13 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.37 : 776.09 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.37/776.09 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.37x = 776.09 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.37x = 118,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,066.57/517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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