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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 776.72 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 776.72 and 152.70 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 776.72 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/776.72 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 776.72 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 118,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,605.14/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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