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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.50, 776.36 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.50, 776.36 and 152.28 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.50 : 776.36 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.50/776.36 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.50x = 776.36 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.50x = 118,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,224.10/517.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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