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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 776.82 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 776.82 and 152.67 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 776.82 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/776.82 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 776.82 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 118,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,598.21/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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