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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.56, 774.68 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.56, 774.68 and 208.26 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.56 : 774.68 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.56/774.68 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.56x = 774.68 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.56x = 161,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,334.86/516.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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