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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.60, 773.52 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.60, 773.52 and 150.38 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.60 : 773.52 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.60/773.52 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.60x = 773.52 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.60x = 116,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,321.94/515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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