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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.40, 775.82 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.40, 775.82 and 209.08 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.40 : 775.82 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.40/775.82 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.40x = 775.82 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.40x = 162,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,208.45/517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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