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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 777.24 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 777.24 and 381.32 is: 572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 777.24 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/777.24 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 777.24 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 296,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,373.27/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.22

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