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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.09, 774.06 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.09, 774.06 and 334.77 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.09 : 774.06 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.09/774.06 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.09x = 774.06 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.09x = 259,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,132.07/516.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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