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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.53, 776.25 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.53, 776.25 and 209.55 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.53 : 776.25 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.53/776.25 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.53x = 776.25 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.53x = 162,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,663.19/517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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