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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.58, 773.82 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.58, 773.82 and 272.27 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.58 : 773.82 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.58/773.82 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.58x = 773.82 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.58x = 210,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,687.97/515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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