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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 775.96 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 775.96 and 243.60 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 775.96 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/775.96 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 775.96 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 189,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,023.86/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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