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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.95, 776.94 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.95, 776.94 and 152.76 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.95 : 776.94 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.95/776.94 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.95x = 776.94 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.95x = 118,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,685.35/517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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