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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 776.57 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 776.57 and 152.52 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 776.57 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/776.57 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 776.57 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 118,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,438.57/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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