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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.11, 775.38 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.11, 775.38 and 242.94 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.11 : 775.38 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.11/775.38 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.11x = 775.38 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.11x = 188,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,370.82/517.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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