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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.17, 712.95 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.17, 712.95 and 385.76 is: 532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.17 : 712.95 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.17/712.95 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.17x = 712.95 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.17x = 275,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,027.59/516.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.82

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