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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.04, 774.88 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.04, 774.88 and 243.08 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.04 : 774.88 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.04/774.88 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.04x = 774.88 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.04x = 188,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,357.83/517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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