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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 775.44 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 775.44 and 208.76 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 775.44 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/775.44 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 775.44 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 161,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,880.85/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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