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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.75, 773.64 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.75, 773.64 and 203.39 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.75 : 773.64 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.75/773.64 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.75x = 773.64 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.75x = 157,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,352.57/515.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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