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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 775.92 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 775.92 and 229.16 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 775.92 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/775.92 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 775.92 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 177,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,809.83/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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