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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.82, 775.14 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.82, 775.14 and 297.22 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.82 : 775.14 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.82/775.14 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.82x = 775.14 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.82x = 230,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,387.11/516.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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