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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 776.11 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 776.11 and 295.28 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 776.11 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/776.11 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 776.11 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 229,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,165.88/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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