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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 776.16 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 776.16 and 370.85 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 776.16 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/776.16 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 776.16 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 287,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,835.06/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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