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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.73, 773.04 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.73, 773.04 and 255.90 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.73 : 773.04 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.73/773.04 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.73x = 773.04 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.73x = 197,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,820.94/515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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