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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.60, 774.86 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.60, 774.86 and 334.46 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.60 : 774.86 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.60/774.86 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.60x = 774.86 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.60x = 259,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,159.68/517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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