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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 776.79 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 776.79 and 221.40 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 776.79 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/776.79 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 776.79 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 171,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,981.31/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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