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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 776.84 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 776.84 and 229.13 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 776.84 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/776.84 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 776.84 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 177,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,997.35/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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