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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 776.40 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 776.40 and 335.12 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 776.40 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/776.40 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 776.40 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 260,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,187.17/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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