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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 775.86 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 775.86 and 408.32 is: 611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 775.86 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/775.86 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 775.86 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 316,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,801.09/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.88

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