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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 776.75 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 776.75 and 243.77 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 776.75 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/776.75 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 776.75 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 189,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,343.24/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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