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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.13, 775.59 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.13, 775.59 and 257.04 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.13 : 775.59 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.13/775.59 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.13x = 775.59 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.13x = 199,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,357.65/517.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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