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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.93, 776.64 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.93, 776.64 and 243.79 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.93 : 776.64 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.93/776.64 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.93x = 776.64 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.93x = 189,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,337.07/517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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