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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.68, 774.24 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.68, 774.24 and 379.52 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.68 : 774.24 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.68/774.24 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.68x = 774.24 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.68x = 293,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,839.56/516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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