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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.63, 776.76 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.63, 776.76 and 225.08 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.63 : 776.76 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.63/776.76 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.63x = 776.76 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.63x = 174,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,833.14/517.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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