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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 775.92 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 775.92 and 243.35 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 775.92 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/775.92 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 775.92 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 188,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,820.13/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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