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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.02, 776.09 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.02, 776.09 and 209.08 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.02 : 776.09 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.02/776.09 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.02x = 776.09 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.02x = 162,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,264.90/517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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