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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.78, 774.90 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.78, 774.90 and 228.42 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.78 : 774.90 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.78/774.90 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.78x = 774.90 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.78x = 177,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,002.66/516.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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