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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.74, 774.81 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.74, 774.81 and 208.34 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.74 : 774.81 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.74/774.81 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.74x = 774.81 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.74x = 161,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,423.92/516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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