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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 775.22 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 775.22 and 260.12 is: 389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 775.22 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/775.22 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 775.22 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 201,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,650.23/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.92

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