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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 776.06 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 776.06 and 209.22 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 776.06 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/776.06 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 776.06 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 162,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,369.92/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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