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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.96, 774.54 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.96, 774.54 and 228.60 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.96 : 774.54 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.96/774.54 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.96x = 774.54 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.96x = 177,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,059.84/516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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