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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.87, 776.33 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.87, 776.33 and 243.73 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.87 : 776.33 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.87/776.33 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.87x = 776.33 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.87x = 189,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,214.91/517.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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