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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.41, 771.49 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.41, 771.49 and 384.64 is: 575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.41 : 771.49 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.41/771.49 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.41x = 771.49 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.41x = 296,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,744.47/515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.75

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