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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 775.32 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 775.32 and 192.35 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 775.32 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/775.32 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 775.32 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 149,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,128.93/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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