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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.22, 773.74 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.22, 773.74 and 256.40 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.22 : 773.74 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.22/773.74 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.22x = 773.74 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.22x = 198,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,387.38/516.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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