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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.90, 776.85 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.90, 776.85 and 152.72 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.90 : 776.85 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.90/776.85 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.90x = 776.85 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.90x = 118,640.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,640.53/517.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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