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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.43, 774.72 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.43, 774.72 and 334.37 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.43 : 774.72 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.43/774.72 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.43x = 774.72 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.43x = 259,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,039.25/517.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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