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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.13, 773.18 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.13, 773.18 and 342.28 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.13 : 773.18 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.13/773.18 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.13x = 773.18 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.13x = 264,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,642.97/516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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