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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.78, 773.52 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.78, 773.52 and 401 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.78 : 773.52 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.78/773.52 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.78x = 773.52 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.78x = 310,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,181.52/515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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