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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 776.40 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 776.40 and 192.92 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 776.40 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/776.40 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 776.40 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 149,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,783.09/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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