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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.96, 775.62 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.96, 775.62 and 370.44 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.96 : 775.62 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.96/775.62 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.96x = 775.62 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.96x = 287,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,320.67/516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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