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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 775.98 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 775.98 and 243.50 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 775.98 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/775.98 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 775.98 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 188,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,947.25/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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