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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 776.62 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 776.62 and 312.40 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 776.62 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/776.62 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 776.62 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 242,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,616.09/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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