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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 771.16 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 771.16 and 332 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 771.16 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/771.16 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 771.16 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 256,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,025.12/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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