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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.59, 775.98 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.59, 775.98 and 332.51 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.59 : 775.98 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.59/775.98 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.59x = 775.98 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.59x = 258,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,017.23/517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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