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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.33, 775.99 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.33, 775.99 and 209.18 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.33 : 775.99 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.33/775.99 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.33x = 775.99 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.33x = 162,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,321.59/517.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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