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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 774.57 and 242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 774.57 and 242.33 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 774.57 = 242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/774.57 = 242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 774.57 × 242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 187,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,698.58/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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