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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.89, 773.43 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.89, 773.43 and 255.61 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.89 : 773.43 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.89/773.43 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.89x = 773.43 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.89x = 197,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,696.44/515.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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