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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 773.50 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 773.50 and 150.44 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 773.50 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/773.50 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 773.50 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 116,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,365.34/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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