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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.70, 776.14 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.70, 776.14 and 209.63 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.70 : 776.14 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.70/776.14 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.70x = 776.14 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.70x = 162,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,697.82/517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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