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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 776.66 and 380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 776.66 and 380.93 is: 571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 776.66 = 380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/776.66 = 380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 776.66 × 380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 295,847.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,847.31/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.67

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