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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.51, 774 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.51, 774 and 351.81 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.51 : 774 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.51/774 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.51x = 774 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.51x = 272,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,300.94/516.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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