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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.35, 774.71 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.35, 774.71 and 220.01 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.35 : 774.71 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.35/774.71 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.35x = 774.71 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.35x = 170,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,443.95/516.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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