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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 776.75 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 776.75 and 209.79 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 776.75 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/776.75 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 776.75 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 162,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,953.33/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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