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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.24, 774.72 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.24, 774.72 and 208.10 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.24 : 774.72 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.24/774.72 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.24x = 774.72 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.24x = 161,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,219.23/516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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