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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 772.94 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 772.94 and 272 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 772.94 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/772.94 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 772.94 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 210,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,239.68/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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