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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 776.95 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 776.95 and 492.02 is: 738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 776.95 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/776.95 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 776.95 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 382,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,271.05/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.02

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