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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.59, 774.98 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.59, 774.98 and 256.60 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.59 : 774.98 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.59/774.98 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.59x = 774.98 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.59x = 198,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,861.70/516.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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