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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.36, 773.38 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.36, 773.38 and 272.06 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.36 : 773.38 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.36/773.38 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.36x = 773.38 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.36x = 210,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,401.90/515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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