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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 770.99 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 770.99 and 332.06 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 770.99 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/770.99 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 770.99 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 256,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,009.42/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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