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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.26, 774.69 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.26, 774.69 and 208.07 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.26 : 774.69 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.26/774.69 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.26x = 774.69 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.26x = 161,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,185.87/516.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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