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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.34, 774.37 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.34, 774.37 and 362.17 is: 543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.34 : 774.37 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.34/774.37 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.34x = 774.37 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.34x = 280,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,453.58/516.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.16

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