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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 775.50 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 775.50 and 192.62 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 775.50 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/775.50 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 775.50 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 149,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,376.81/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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