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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.71, 771.89 and 378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.71, 771.89 and 378.73 is: 566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.71 : 771.89 = 378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.71/771.89 = 378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.71x = 771.89 × 378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.71x = 292,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,332.15/515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.86

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