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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.71, 776.19 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.71, 776.19 and 243.65 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.71 : 776.19 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.71/776.19 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.71x = 776.19 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.71x = 189,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,121.55/517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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