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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.83, 776.77 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.83, 776.77 and 193.12 is: 289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.83 : 776.77 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.83/776.77 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.83x = 776.77 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.83x = 150,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,009.82/517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.69

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