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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.45, 776.03 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.45, 776.03 and 152.13 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.45 : 776.03 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.45/776.03 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.45x = 776.03 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.45x = 118,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,057.44/517.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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