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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.72, 774.52 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.72, 774.52 and 394.60 is: 591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.72 : 774.52 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.72/774.52 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.72x = 774.52 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.72x = 305,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,625.59/516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.47

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