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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.70, 774.45 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.70, 774.45 and 208.40 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.70 : 774.45 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.70/774.45 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.70x = 774.45 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.70x = 161,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,395.38/516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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