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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.22, 775.51 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.22, 775.51 and 243.51 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.22 : 775.51 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.22/775.51 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.22x = 775.51 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.22x = 188,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,840.92/517.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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