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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.37, 774.30 and 256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.37, 774.30 and 256.27 is: 384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.37 : 774.30 = 256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.37/774.30 = 256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.37x = 774.30 × 256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.37x = 198,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,429.86/516.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.28

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