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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 771.80 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 771.80 and 295.29 is: 442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 771.80 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/771.80 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 771.80 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 227,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,903.35/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.47

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