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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 776.64 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 776.64 and 301.38 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 776.64 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/776.64 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 776.64 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 234,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,063.76/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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