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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.24, 774.52 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.24, 774.52 and 475.52 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.24 : 774.52 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.24/774.52 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.24x = 774.52 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.24x = 368,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,299.75/516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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