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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.49, 776.49 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.49, 776.49 and 209.55 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.49 : 776.49 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.49/776.49 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.49x = 776.49 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.49x = 162,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,713.48/517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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