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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.52, 774.63 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.52, 774.63 and 238.69 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.52 : 774.63 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.52/774.63 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.52x = 774.63 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.52x = 184,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,896.43/516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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