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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.76, 773.78 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.76, 773.78 and 272.58 is: 408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.76 : 773.78 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.76/773.78 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.76x = 773.78 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.76x = 210,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,915.59/515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.94

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