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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 775.80 and 401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 775.80 and 401.79 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 775.80 = 401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/775.80 = 401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 775.80 × 401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 311,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,708.68/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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