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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 773.08 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 773.08 and 387.72 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 773.08 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/773.08 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 773.08 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 299,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,738.58/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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