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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 771.34 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 771.34 and 406.10 is: 608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 771.34 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/771.34 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 771.34 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 313,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,241.17/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.19

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