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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.73, 773.94 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.73, 773.94 and 272.43 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.73 : 773.94 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.73/773.94 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.73x = 773.94 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.73x = 210,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,844.47/515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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