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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.28, 773.94 and 379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.28, 773.94 and 379.15 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.28 : 773.94 = 379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.28/773.94 = 379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.28x = 773.94 × 379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.28x = 293,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,439.35/516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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