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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.63, 773.65 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.63, 773.65 and 310.34 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.63 : 773.65 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.63/773.65 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.63x = 773.65 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.63x = 240,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,095.12/515.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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