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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.92 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.92 and 259.52 is: 389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.92 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.92 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.92 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 200,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,847.72/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.36

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