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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 776.16 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 776.16 and 261.12 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 776.16 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/776.16 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 776.16 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 202,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,670.90/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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