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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.68, 771.24 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.68, 771.24 and 377.52 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.68 : 771.24 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.68/771.24 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.68x = 771.24 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.68x = 291,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,158.52/514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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