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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.11, 775.92 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.11, 775.92 and 209.18 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.11 : 775.92 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.11/775.92 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.11x = 775.92 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.11x = 162,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,303.07/517.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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