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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.18, 712.89 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.18, 712.89 and 320.16 is: 442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.18 : 712.89 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.18/712.89 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.18x = 712.89 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.18x = 228,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,238.86/516.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.17

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