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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 776.42 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 776.42 and 243.50 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 776.42 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/776.42 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 776.42 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 189,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,058.27/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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