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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.71, 776.69 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.71, 776.69 and 152.50 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.71 : 776.69 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.71/776.69 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.71x = 776.69 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.71x = 118,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,444.55/517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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