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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 773.57 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 773.57 and 150.48 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 773.57 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/773.57 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 773.57 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 116,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,406.06/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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