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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 776.54 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 776.54 and 309.60 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 776.54 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/776.54 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 776.54 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 240,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,416.78/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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