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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 773.28 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 773.28 and 370.56 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 773.28 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/773.28 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 773.28 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 286,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,546.64/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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