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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 774.87 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 774.87 and 355.15 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 774.87 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/774.87 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 774.87 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 275,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,195.08/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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