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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 774.54 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 774.54 and 401.08 is: 599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 774.54 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/774.54 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 774.54 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 310,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,652.50/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.76

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