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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.17, 775.41 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.17, 775.41 and 256.84 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.17 : 775.41 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.17/775.41 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.17x = 775.41 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.17x = 199,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,156.30/517.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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