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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.69, 776.59 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.69, 776.59 and 193.08 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.69 : 776.59 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.69/776.59 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.69x = 776.59 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.69x = 149,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,946.43/517.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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