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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 771.88 and 502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 771.88 and 502.72 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 771.88 = 502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/771.88 = 502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 771.88 × 502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 388,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,039.51/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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