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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.18, 773.84 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.18, 773.84 and 372 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.18 : 773.84 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.18/773.84 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.18x = 773.84 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.18x = 287,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,868.48/516.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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