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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 776.12 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 776.12 and 243.09 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 776.12 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/776.12 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 776.12 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 188,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,665.80/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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