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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.27, 771.83 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.27, 771.83 and 376.36 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.27 : 771.83 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.27/771.83 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.27x = 771.83 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.27x = 290,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,480.20/515.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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