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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 776.71 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 776.71 and 257.85 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 776.71 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/776.71 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 776.71 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 200,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,273.55/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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