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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 775.98 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 775.98 and 379.44 is: 568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 775.98 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/775.98 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 775.98 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 294,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,437.85/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.46

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