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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 775.74 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 775.74 and 380.52 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 775.74 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/775.74 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 775.74 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 295,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,184.58/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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