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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.40, 774.09 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.40, 774.09 and 354.13 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.40 : 774.09 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.40/774.09 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.40x = 774.09 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.40x = 274,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,128.49/516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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