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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.67, 773.55 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.67, 773.55 and 400.20 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.67 : 773.55 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.67/773.55 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.67x = 773.55 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.67x = 309,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,574.71/515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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