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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 776.48 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 776.48 and 209.44 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 776.48 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/776.48 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 776.48 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 162,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,625.89/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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