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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 773.60 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 773.60 and 324.64 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 773.60 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/773.60 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 773.60 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 251,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,141.50/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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