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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 774.88 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 774.88 and 354.40 is: 530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 774.88 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/774.88 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 774.88 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 274,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,617.47/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.64

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