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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.42, 774.72 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.42, 774.72 and 259.92 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.42 : 774.72 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.42/774.72 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.42x = 774.72 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.42x = 201,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,365.22/516.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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