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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 773.02 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 773.02 and 207.16 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 773.02 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/773.02 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 773.02 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 160,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,133.92/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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