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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.77, 775.53 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.77, 775.53 and 378.09 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.77 : 775.53 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.77/775.53 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.77x = 775.53 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.77x = 293,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,220.14/517.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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