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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.98, 775.88 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.98, 775.88 and 269.93 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.98 : 775.88 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.98/775.88 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.98x = 775.88 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.98x = 209,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,431.94/516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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