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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 775.94 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 775.94 and 257.08 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 775.94 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/775.94 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 775.94 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 199,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,478.66/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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