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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.81, 774.93 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.81, 774.93 and 322.72 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.81 : 774.93 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.81/774.93 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.81x = 774.93 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.81x = 250,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,085.41/517.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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