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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.39, 776.59 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.39, 776.59 and 380.05 is: 570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.39 : 776.59 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.39/776.59 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.39x = 776.59 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.39x = 295,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,143.03/517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.45

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