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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 776.21 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 776.21 and 192.61 is: 289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 776.21 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/776.21 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 776.21 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 149,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,505.81/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.00

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