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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 776.93 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 776.93 and 244.25 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 776.93 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/776.93 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 776.93 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 189,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,762.96/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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