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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.49, 776.04 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.49, 776.04 and 209.27 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.49 : 776.04 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.49/776.04 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.49x = 776.04 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.49x = 162,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,398.01/517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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