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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.72, 774.66 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.72, 774.66 and 323.94 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.72 : 774.66 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.72/774.66 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.72x = 774.66 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.72x = 250,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,943.36/516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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