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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 773.43 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 773.43 and 203.25 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 773.43 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/773.43 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 773.43 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 157,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,199.65/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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