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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.14, 773.73 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.14, 773.73 and 379.88 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.14 : 773.73 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.14/773.73 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.14x = 773.73 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.14x = 293,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,924.55/516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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