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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.59, 776.69 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.59, 776.69 and 257.58 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.59 : 776.69 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.59/776.69 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.59x = 776.69 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.59x = 200,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,059.49/517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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