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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 775.74 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 775.74 and 192.62 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 775.74 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/775.74 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 775.74 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 149,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,423.04/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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