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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.60, 776.40 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.60, 776.40 and 261.04 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.60 : 776.40 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.60/776.40 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.60x = 776.40 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.60x = 202,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,671.46/517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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