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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.22, 774.45 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.22, 774.45 and 324.06 is: 487.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.22 : 774.45 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.22/774.45 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.22x = 774.45 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.22x = 250,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,968.27/515.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.11

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