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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 776.46 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 776.46 and 209.40 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 776.46 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/776.46 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 776.46 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 162,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,590.72/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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