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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 771.02 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 771.02 and 377.16 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 771.02 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/771.02 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 771.02 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 290,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,797.90/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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