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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.95, 776.96 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.95, 776.96 and 225.46 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.95 : 776.96 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.95/776.96 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.95x = 776.96 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.95x = 175,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,171.76/517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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