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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.01, 774.02 and 150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.01, 774.02 and 150.79 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.01 : 774.02 = 150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.01/774.02 = 150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.01x = 774.02 × 150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.01x = 116,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714.48/516.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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