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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 771.89 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 771.89 and 332.37 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 771.89 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/771.89 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 771.89 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 256,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,551.42/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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