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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 770.94 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 770.94 and 377.55 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 770.94 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/770.94 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 770.94 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 291,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,068.40/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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