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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.53, 775.89 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.53, 775.89 and 324.75 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.53 : 775.89 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.53/775.89 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.53x = 775.89 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.53x = 251,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,970.28/517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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