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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.71, 773.96 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.71, 773.96 and 242.39 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.71 : 773.96 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.71/773.96 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.71x = 773.96 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.71x = 187,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,600.89/516.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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