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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.74, 776.66 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.74, 776.66 and 240.09 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.74 : 776.66 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.74/776.66 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.74x = 776.66 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.74x = 186,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,467.10/517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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