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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.46, 773.13 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.46, 773.13 and 348.33 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.46 : 773.13 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.46/773.13 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.46x = 773.13 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.46x = 269,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,304.37/515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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