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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.60, 774.48 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.60, 774.48 and 354.88 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.60 : 774.48 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.60/774.48 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.60x = 774.48 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.60x = 274,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,847.46/517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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