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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 776.06 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 776.06 and 243.23 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 776.06 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/776.06 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 776.06 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 188,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,761.07/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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