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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 776.70 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 776.70 and 355.44 is: 533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 776.70 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/776.70 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 776.70 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 276,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,070.25/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.16

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