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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.53, 774.29 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.53, 774.29 and 334.06 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.53 : 774.29 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.53/774.29 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.53x = 774.29 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.53x = 258,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,658.22/516.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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