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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.39, 774.80 and 311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.39, 774.80 and 311.11 is: 466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.39 : 774.80 = 311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.39/774.80 = 311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.39x = 774.80 × 311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.39x = 241,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,045.70/516.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.79

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