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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.83, 776.73 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.83, 776.73 and 152.61 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.83 : 776.73 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.83/776.73 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.83x = 776.73 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.83x = 118,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,536.77/517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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