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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 773.58 and 272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 773.58 and 272.09 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 773.58 = 272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/773.58 = 272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 773.58 × 272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 210,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,483.38/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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