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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.02, 774.50 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.02, 774.50 and 242.28 is: 362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.02 : 774.50 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.02/774.50 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.02x = 774.50 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.02x = 187,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,646.01/517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.94

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