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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.71, 774.51 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.71, 774.51 and 242.97 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.71 : 774.51 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.71/774.51 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.71x = 774.51 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.71x = 188,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,182.69/516.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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