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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 776.67 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 776.67 and 354.97 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 776.67 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/776.67 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 776.67 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 275,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,691.28/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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