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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.32, 774.48 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.32, 774.48 and 342.96 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.32 : 774.48 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.32/774.48 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.32x = 774.48 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.32x = 265,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,615.66/516.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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