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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 775.23 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 775.23 and 256.77 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 775.23 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/775.23 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 775.23 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 199,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,055.81/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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