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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.47, 773.42 and 272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.47, 773.42 and 272.15 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.47 : 773.42 = 272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.47/773.42 = 272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.47x = 773.42 × 272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.47x = 210,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,486.25/515.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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