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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.17, 771.86 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.17, 771.86 and 377.80 is: 564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.17 : 771.86 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.17/771.86 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.17x = 771.86 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.17x = 291,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,607.72/516.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.94

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