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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.06, 770.91 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.06, 770.91 and 376.78 is: 565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.06 : 770.91 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.06/770.91 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.06x = 770.91 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.06x = 290,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,463.47/514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.04

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