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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 774.40 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 774.40 and 371.76 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 774.40 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/774.40 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 774.40 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 287,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,890.94/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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