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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.33, 774.07 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.33, 774.07 and 331.34 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.33 : 774.07 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.33/774.07 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.33x = 774.07 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.33x = 256,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,475.66/516.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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