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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 775.92 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 775.92 and 243.47 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 775.92 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/775.92 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 775.92 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 188,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,915.63/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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