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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.53, 776.03 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.53, 776.03 and 152.27 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.53 : 776.03 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.53/776.03 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.53x = 776.03 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.53x = 118,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,164.36/517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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