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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.92, 774.98 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.92, 774.98 and 351.95 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.92 : 774.98 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.92/774.98 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.92x = 774.98 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.92x = 272,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,752.45/516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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