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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 776.59 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 776.59 and 381.78 is: 572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 776.59 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/776.59 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 776.59 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 296,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,485.58/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.52

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