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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 776.80 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 776.80 and 152.67 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 776.80 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/776.80 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 776.80 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 118,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,593.67/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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