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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 773.52 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 773.52 and 371.52 is: 557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 773.52 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/773.52 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 773.52 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 287,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,378.15/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.71

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