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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.08, 773.64 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.08, 773.64 and 242 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.08 : 773.64 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.08/773.64 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.08x = 773.64 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.08x = 187,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,220.88/516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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