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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 776.27 and 205.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 776.27 and 205.00 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 776.27 = 205.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/776.27 = 205.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 776.27 × 205.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 159,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,133.92/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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