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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.77, 773.84 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.77, 773.84 and 255.76 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.77 : 773.84 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.77/773.84 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.77x = 773.84 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.77x = 197,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,916.02/515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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