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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.49, 776.23 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.49, 776.23 and 152.25 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.49 : 776.23 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.49/776.23 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.49x = 776.23 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.49x = 118,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,177.04/517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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