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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.82, 777.33 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.82, 777.33 and 363.11 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.82 : 777.33 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.82/777.33 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.82x = 777.33 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.82x = 282,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,252.41/517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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