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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.36, 772.14 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.36, 772.14 and 272 is: 407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.36 : 772.14 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.36/772.14 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.36x = 772.14 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.36x = 210,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,022.08/515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.52

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