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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.42, 770.25 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.42, 770.25 and 501 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.42 : 770.25 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.42/770.25 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.42x = 770.25 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.42x = 385,895.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,895.25/516.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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