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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.03, 773.90 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.03, 773.90 and 434.28 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.03 : 773.90 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.03/773.90 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.03x = 773.90 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.03x = 336,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,089.29/516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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