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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 777.26 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 777.26 and 323.20 is: 485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 777.26 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/777.26 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 777.26 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 251,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,212.21/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.04

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