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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.89 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.89 and 272.30 is: 408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.89 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.89 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.89 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 210,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,725.70/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.51

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