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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 775.68 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 775.68 and 335.64 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 775.68 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/775.68 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 775.68 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 260,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,349.24/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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