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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.41, 773.91 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.41, 773.91 and 310.88 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.41 : 773.91 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.41/773.91 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.41x = 773.91 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.41x = 240,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,595.08/515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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