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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 776.27 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 776.27 and 380.68 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 776.27 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/776.27 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 776.27 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 295,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,510.46/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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