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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.47, 775.80 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.47, 775.80 and 228.57 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.47 : 775.80 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.47/775.80 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.47x = 775.80 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.47x = 177,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,324.61/517.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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