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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.97, 773.76 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.97, 773.76 and 379.96 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.97 : 773.76 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.97/773.76 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.97x = 773.76 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.97x = 293,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,997.85/516.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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