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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.83, 776.64 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.83, 776.64 and 152.62 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.83 : 776.64 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.83/776.64 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.83x = 776.64 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.83x = 118,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,530.80/517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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