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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 776.64 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 776.64 and 322.88 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 776.64 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/776.64 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 776.64 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 250,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,761.52/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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