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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.96, 771.48 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.96, 771.48 and 376.44 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.96 : 771.48 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.96/771.48 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.96x = 771.48 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.96x = 290,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,415.93/514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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