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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.13, 775.49 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.13, 775.49 and 208.92 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.13 : 775.49 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.13/775.49 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.13x = 775.49 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.13x = 162,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,015.37/517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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