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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.09, 775.77 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.09, 775.77 and 257.26 is: 385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.09 : 775.77 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.09/775.77 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.09x = 775.77 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.09x = 199,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,574.59/517.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.96

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