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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.99, 777 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.99, 777 and 193.33 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.99 : 777 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.99/777 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.99x = 777 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.99x = 150,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,217.41/517.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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