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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.17, 774 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.17, 774 and 242.03 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.17 : 774 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.17/774 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.17x = 774 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.17x = 187,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,327.35/516.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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