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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.49, 773.42 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.49, 773.42 and 255.44 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.49 : 773.42 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.49/773.42 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.49x = 773.42 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.49x = 197,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,563.06/515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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