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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 775.94 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 775.94 and 387.19 is: 580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 775.94 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/775.94 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 775.94 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 300,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,437.18/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.22

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