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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.67, 776.51 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.67, 776.51 and 193.04 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.67 : 776.51 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.67/776.51 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.67x = 776.51 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.67x = 149,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,892.64/517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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