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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 777.09 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 777.09 and 301.25 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 777.09 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/777.09 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 777.09 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 234,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,098.36/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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