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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.59, 776.55 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.59, 776.55 and 152.40 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.59 : 776.55 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.59/776.55 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.59x = 776.55 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.59x = 118,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,346.22/517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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