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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 774.81 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 774.81 and 243.09 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 774.81 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/774.81 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 774.81 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 188,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,348.56/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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