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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 776.48 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 776.48 and 228.75 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 776.48 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/776.48 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 776.48 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 177,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,619.80/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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