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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.64, 774.48 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.64, 774.48 and 380.38 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.64 : 774.48 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.64/774.48 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.64x = 774.48 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.64x = 294,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,596.70/516.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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