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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 775.44 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 775.44 and 380.15 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 775.44 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/775.44 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 775.44 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 294,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,783.52/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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