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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.84, 776.37 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.84, 776.37 and 312.36 is: 468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.84 : 776.37 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.84/776.37 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.84x = 776.37 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.84x = 242,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,506.72/517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.31

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