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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 775.74 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 775.74 and 260.68 is: 391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 775.74 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/775.74 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 775.74 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 202,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,219.90/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.14

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