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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.47, 776.10 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.47, 776.10 and 152.17 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.47 : 776.10 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.47/776.10 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.47x = 776.10 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.47x = 118,097.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,097.77/517.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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