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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 776.10 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 776.10 and 209.32 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 776.10 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/776.10 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 776.10 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 162,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,450.92/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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