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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 776.48 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 776.48 and 152.48 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 776.48 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/776.48 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 776.48 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 118,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,397.67/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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