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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 773.84 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 773.84 and 379.05 is: 568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 773.84 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/773.84 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 773.84 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 293,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,322.16/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.85

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