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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 773.77 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 773.77 and 320.63 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 773.77 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/773.77 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 773.77 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 248,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,093.88/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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