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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.32, 774.24 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.32, 774.24 and 299.96 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.32 : 774.24 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.32/774.24 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.32x = 774.24 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.32x = 232,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,241.03/516.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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