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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.67, 774.71 and 256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.67, 774.71 and 256.09 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.67 : 774.71 = 256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.67/774.71 = 256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.67x = 774.71 × 256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.67x = 198,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,394.20/516.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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