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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.79, 775.22 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.79, 775.22 and 371.01 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.79 : 775.22 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.79/775.22 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.79x = 775.22 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.79x = 287,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,612.52/517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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