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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.68, 713.46 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.68, 713.46 and 386.27 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.68 : 713.46 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.68/713.46 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.68x = 713.46 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.68x = 275,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,588.19/516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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