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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.82, 774.91 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.82, 774.91 and 395.11 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.82 : 774.91 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.82/774.91 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.82x = 774.91 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.82x = 306,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,169.83/517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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