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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 776.35 and 395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 776.35 and 395.86 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 776.35 = 395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/776.35 = 395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 776.35 × 395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 307,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,325.91/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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