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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.89, 775.84 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.89, 775.84 and 379.55 is: 569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.89 : 775.84 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.89/775.84 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.89x = 775.84 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.89x = 294,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,466.19/516.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.69

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