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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.84, 776.80 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.84, 776.80 and 152.68 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.84 : 776.80 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.84/776.80 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.84x = 776.80 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.84x = 118,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,601.82/517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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