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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 775.35 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 775.35 and 334.50 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 775.35 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/775.35 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 775.35 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 259,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,354.58/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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