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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 777.59 and 364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 777.59 and 364.94 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 777.59 = 364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/777.59 = 364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 777.59 × 364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 283,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,767.98/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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