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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 776.01 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 776.01 and 243.32 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 776.01 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/776.01 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 776.01 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 188,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,818.75/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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