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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.62, 776.44 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.62, 776.44 and 205.24 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.62 : 776.44 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.62/776.44 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.62x = 776.44 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.62x = 159,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,356.55/517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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