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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.27, 773.40 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.27, 773.40 and 377.92 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.27 : 773.40 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.27/773.40 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.27x = 773.40 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.27x = 292,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,285.71/515.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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