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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.92, 774.95 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.92, 774.95 and 370.55 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.92 : 774.95 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.92/774.95 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.92x = 774.95 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.92x = 287,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,157.81/516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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