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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.47, 776.98 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.47, 776.98 and 209.93 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.47 : 776.98 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.47/776.98 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.47x = 776.98 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.47x = 163,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,106.48/517.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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