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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 773.31 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 773.31 and 442.44 is: 664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 773.31 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/773.31 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 773.31 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 342,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,143.28/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.23

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