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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.82, 773.64 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.82, 773.64 and 296.22 is: 444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.82 : 773.64 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.82/773.64 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.82x = 773.64 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.82x = 229,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,167.64/515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.28

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