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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.35, 774.94 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.35, 774.94 and 372.63 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.35 : 774.94 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.35/774.94 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.35x = 774.94 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.35x = 288,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,765.89/517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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