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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 775.44 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 775.44 and 209.04 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 775.44 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/775.44 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 775.44 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 162,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,097.98/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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