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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.92, 774.40 and 400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.92, 774.40 and 400.79 is: 600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.92 : 774.40 = 400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.92/774.40 = 400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.92x = 774.40 × 400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.92x = 310,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,372.35/516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.43

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