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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 774.84 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 774.84 and 372.56 is: 558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 774.84 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/774.84 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 774.84 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 288,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,674.39/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.19

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