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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.37, 775.58 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.37, 775.58 and 257.19 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.37 : 775.58 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.37/775.58 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.37x = 775.58 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.37x = 199,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,470.13/517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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