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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.65, 776.13 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.65, 776.13 and 244.02 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.65 : 776.13 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.65/776.13 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.65x = 776.13 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.65x = 189,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,391.24/517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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