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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.86, 774.52 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.86, 774.52 and 352.22 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.86 : 774.52 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.86/774.52 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.86x = 774.52 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.86x = 272,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,801.43/516.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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