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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.24 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.24 and 288 is: 432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.24 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.24 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.24 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 222,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,981.12/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.13

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