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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 774.97 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 774.97 and 243.07 is: 364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 774.97 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/774.97 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 774.97 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 188,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,369.41/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.13

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