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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 776.46 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 776.46 and 152.44 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 776.46 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/776.46 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 776.46 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 118,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,363.56/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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