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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.61, 777.06 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.61, 777.06 and 335.76 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.61 : 777.06 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.61/777.06 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.61x = 777.06 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.61x = 260,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,905.67/517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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