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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.36, 775.98 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.36, 775.98 and 355.08 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.36 : 775.98 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.36/775.98 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.36x = 775.98 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.36x = 275,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,534.98/516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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