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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 776.87 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 776.87 and 152.78 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 776.87 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/776.87 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 776.87 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 118,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,691.38/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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