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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.26, 774.40 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.26, 774.40 and 300.40 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.26 : 774.40 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.26/774.40 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.26x = 774.40 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.26x = 232,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,629.76/516.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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