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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 773.40 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 773.40 and 281.45 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 773.40 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/773.40 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 773.40 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 217,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,669.56/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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