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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.82, 776.97 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.82, 776.97 and 210.28 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.82 : 776.97 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.82/776.97 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.82x = 776.97 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.82x = 163,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,381.25/517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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