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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 777.26 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 777.26 and 301.96 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 777.26 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/777.26 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 777.26 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 234,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,701.43/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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