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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.66, 773.55 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.66, 773.55 and 272.20 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.66 : 773.55 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.66/773.55 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.66x = 773.55 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.66x = 210,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,558.38/515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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