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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.44, 774.80 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.44, 774.80 and 242.72 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.44 : 774.80 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.44/774.80 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.44x = 774.80 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.44x = 188,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,059.46/516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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