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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 776.12 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 776.12 and 209.34 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 776.12 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/776.12 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 776.12 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 162,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,471.91/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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