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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.46, 776.02 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.46, 776.02 and 152.12 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.46 : 776.02 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.46/776.02 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.46x = 776.02 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.46x = 118,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,048.16/517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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