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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.56, 773.46 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.56, 773.46 and 299.32 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.56 : 773.46 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.56/773.46 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.56x = 773.46 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.56x = 231,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,512.05/515.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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