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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 776.27 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 776.27 and 300.94 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 776.27 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/776.27 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 776.27 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 233,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,609.51/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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