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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 773.25 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 773.25 and 310.04 is: 465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 773.25 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/773.25 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 773.25 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 239,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,738.43/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.29

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