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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.78, 774.16 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.78, 774.16 and 321.15 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.78 : 774.16 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.78/774.16 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.78x = 774.16 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.78x = 248,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,623.92/515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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