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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 776.24 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 776.24 and 209.56 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 776.24 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/776.24 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 776.24 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 162,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,668.85/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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