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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.04, 774.22 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.04, 774.22 and 208.04 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.04 : 774.22 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.04/774.22 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.04x = 774.22 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.04x = 161,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,068.73/516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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