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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.70, 776.14 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.70, 776.14 and 354.90 is: 532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.70 : 776.14 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.70/776.14 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.70x = 776.14 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.70x = 275,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,452.09/517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.07

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