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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 776.97 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 776.97 and 229.38 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 776.97 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/776.97 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 776.97 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 178,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221.38/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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