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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 776.84 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 776.84 and 347.97 is: 521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 776.84 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/776.84 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 776.84 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 270,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,315.27/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.96

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