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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 775.86 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 775.86 and 228.78 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 775.86 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/775.86 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 775.86 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 177,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,501.25/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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