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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 771.36 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 771.36 and 331.89 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 771.36 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/771.36 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 771.36 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 256,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,006.67/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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