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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 771.03 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 771.03 and 309.09 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 771.03 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/771.03 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 771.03 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 238,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,317.66/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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