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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 777.12 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 777.12 and 193.28 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 777.12 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/777.12 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 777.12 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 150,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,201.75/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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