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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.28, 774.23 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.28, 774.23 and 208.05 is: 312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.28 : 774.23 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.28/774.23 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.28x = 774.23 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.28x = 161,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,079.07/516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.00

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