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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 771.12 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 771.12 and 331.95 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 771.12 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/771.12 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 771.12 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 255,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,973.28/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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