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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.70, 775.42 and 401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.70, 775.42 and 401.23 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.70 : 775.42 = 401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.70/775.42 = 401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.70x = 775.42 × 401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.70x = 311,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,124.18/517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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