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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 776.04 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 776.04 and 243.56 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 776.04 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/776.04 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 776.04 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 189,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,012.30/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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