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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.45, 776.23 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.45, 776.23 and 209.25 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.45 : 776.23 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.45/776.23 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.45x = 776.23 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.45x = 162,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,425.08/517.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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