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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 773.70 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 773.70 and 323.68 is: 485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 773.70 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/773.70 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 773.70 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 250,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,431.22/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.41

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