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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.52, 774.84 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.52, 774.84 and 353.80 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.52 : 774.84 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.52/774.84 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.52x = 774.84 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.52x = 274,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,138.39/516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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