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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 773.04 and 393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 773.04 and 393.05 is: 589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 773.04 = 393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/773.04 = 393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 773.04 × 393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 303,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,846.78/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.81

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