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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.92, 774.04 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.92, 774.04 and 360.52 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.92 : 774.04 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.92/774.04 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.92x = 774.04 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.92x = 279,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,054.74/516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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