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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.04, 774.31 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.04, 774.31 and 256.06 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.04 : 774.31 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.04/774.31 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.04x = 774.31 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.04x = 198,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,268.54/516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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