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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.61, 774.96 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.61, 774.96 and 354.43 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.61 : 774.96 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.61/774.96 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.61x = 774.96 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.61x = 274,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,669.07/516.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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