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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.01, 775.64 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.01, 775.64 and 192.38 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.01 : 775.64 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.01/775.64 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.01x = 775.64 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.01x = 149,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,214.23/517.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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