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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 774.56 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 774.56 and 379.32 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 774.56 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/774.56 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 774.56 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 293,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,806.10/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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