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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.32, 773.40 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.32, 773.40 and 320.12 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.32 : 773.40 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.32/773.40 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.32x = 773.40 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.32x = 247,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,580.81/515.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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