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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 776.14 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 776.14 and 243.38 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 776.14 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/776.14 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 776.14 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 188,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,896.95/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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