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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.15, 775.77 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.15, 775.77 and 192.52 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.15 : 775.77 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.15/775.77 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.15x = 775.77 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.15x = 149,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,351.24/517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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