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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.69, 776.65 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.69, 776.65 and 152.46 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.69 : 776.65 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.69/776.65 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.69x = 776.65 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.69x = 118,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,408.06/517.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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