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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 776.10 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 776.10 and 243.90 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 776.10 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/776.10 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 776.10 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 189,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,290.79/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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