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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.53, 773.32 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.53, 773.32 and 150.35 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.53 : 773.32 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.53/773.32 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.53x = 773.32 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.53x = 116,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,269.05/515.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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