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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.84, 777.16 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.84, 777.16 and 193.28 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.84 : 777.16 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.84/777.16 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.84x = 777.16 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.84x = 150,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,209.48/517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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