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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 776.18 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 776.18 and 243.63 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 776.18 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/776.18 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 776.18 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 189,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,101.34/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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