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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.74, 770.26 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.74, 770.26 and 377.44 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.74 : 770.26 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.74/770.26 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.74x = 770.26 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.74x = 290,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,726.93/514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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