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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.65, 773.13 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.65, 773.13 and 332.94 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.65 : 773.13 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.65/773.13 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.65x = 773.13 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.65x = 257,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,404.24/515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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