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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 776.88 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 776.88 and 152.69 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 776.88 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/776.88 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 776.88 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 118,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,617.92/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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