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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 776.76 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 776.76 and 301.36 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 776.76 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/776.76 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 776.76 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 234,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,084.39/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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