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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 773.77 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 773.77 and 150.53 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 773.77 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/773.77 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 773.77 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 116,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,475.60/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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