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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.41, 776.18 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.41, 776.18 and 209.13 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.41 : 776.18 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.41/776.18 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.41x = 776.18 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.41x = 162,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,321.48/517.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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