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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 776.75 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 776.75 and 225.43 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 776.75 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/776.75 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 776.75 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 175,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,102.75/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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