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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774 and 323.76 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 250,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,590.24/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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