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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.75, 775.22 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.75, 775.22 and 376.71 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.75 : 775.22 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.75/775.22 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.75x = 775.22 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.75x = 292,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,031.24/516.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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