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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.23, 774.42 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.23, 774.42 and 256.23 is: 384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.23 : 774.42 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.23/774.42 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.23x = 774.42 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.23x = 198,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,429.64/516.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.39

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