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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.14, 772.98 and 310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.14, 772.98 and 310.39 is: 465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.14 : 772.98 = 310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.14/772.98 = 310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.14x = 772.98 × 310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.14x = 239,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,925.26/515.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.75

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