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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.73, 772.77 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.73, 772.77 and 332.55 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.73 : 772.77 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.73/772.77 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.73x = 772.77 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.73x = 256,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,984.66/515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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