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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.86, 774.82 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.86, 774.82 and 208.66 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.86 : 774.82 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.86/774.82 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.86x = 774.82 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.86x = 161,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,669.02/516.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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