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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 776.87 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 776.87 and 229.29 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 776.87 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/776.87 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 776.87 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 178,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,127.38/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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