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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 776.28 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 776.28 and 152.32 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 776.28 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/776.28 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 776.28 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 118,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,242.97/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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