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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 776.16 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 776.16 and 209.07 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 776.16 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/776.16 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 776.16 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 162,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,271.77/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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