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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.74, 771.76 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.74, 771.76 and 378.44 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.74 : 771.76 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.74/771.76 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.74x = 771.76 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.74x = 292,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,064.85/515.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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