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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 769.90 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 769.90 and 377.28 is: 565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 769.90 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/769.90 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 769.90 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 290,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,467.87/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.11

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