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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.87, 774.85 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.87, 774.85 and 243.09 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.87 : 774.85 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.87/774.85 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.87x = 774.85 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.87x = 188,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,358.29/516.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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