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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.13 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.13 and 369.82 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.13 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.13 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.13 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 286,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,288.76/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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