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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.79, 777.06 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.79, 777.06 and 401.94 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.79 : 777.06 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.79/777.06 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.79x = 777.06 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.79x = 312,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,331.50/517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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