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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 775.77 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 775.77 and 260.38 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 775.77 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/775.77 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 775.77 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 201,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,994.99/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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