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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 776.28 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 776.28 and 193.04 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 776.28 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/776.28 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 776.28 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 149,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,853.09/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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