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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.31, 771.57 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.31, 771.57 and 377.31 is: 564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.31 : 771.57 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.31/771.57 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.31x = 771.57 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.31x = 291,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,121.08/515.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.94

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