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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.71, 773.37 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.71, 773.37 and 150.38 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.71 : 773.37 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.71/773.37 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.71x = 773.37 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.71x = 116,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,299.38/515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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