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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.06, 774.45 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.06, 774.45 and 333.54 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.06 : 774.45 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.06/774.45 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.06x = 774.45 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.06x = 258,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,310.05/516.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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