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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 775.08 and 401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 775.08 and 401.48 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 775.08 = 401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/775.08 = 401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 775.08 × 401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 311,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,175.24/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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