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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 776.27 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 776.27 and 243.69 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 776.27 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/776.27 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 776.27 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 189,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,168.02/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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