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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 776.01 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 776.01 and 209.36 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 776.01 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/776.01 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 776.01 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 162,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,464.23/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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