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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.05, 775.56 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.05, 775.56 and 192.42 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.05 : 775.56 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.05/775.56 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.05x = 775.56 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.05x = 149,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,233.26/517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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