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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.33, 773.01 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.33, 773.01 and 332.85 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.33 : 773.01 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.33/773.01 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.33x = 773.01 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.33x = 257,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,296.38/515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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