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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 776.12 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 776.12 and 243.48 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 776.12 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/776.12 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 776.12 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 188,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,969.70/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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