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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 775.98 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 775.98 and 208.86 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 775.98 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/775.98 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 775.98 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 162,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,071.18/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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