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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 776.51 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 776.51 and 209.25 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 776.51 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/776.51 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 776.51 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 162,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,481.36/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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