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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 773.66 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 773.66 and 481.38 is: 722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 773.66 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/773.66 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 773.66 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 372,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,420.58/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.38

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