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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 776.73 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 776.73 and 225.46 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 776.73 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/776.73 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 776.73 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 175,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,117.66/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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