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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.74, 773.26 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.74, 773.26 and 379.44 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.74 : 773.26 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.74/773.26 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.74x = 773.26 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.74x = 293,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,405.77/516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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