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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.05, 775.04 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.05, 775.04 and 243.34 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.05 : 775.04 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.05/775.04 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.05x = 775.04 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.05x = 188,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,595.08/517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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