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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 773.64 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 773.64 and 255.96 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 773.64 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/773.64 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 773.64 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 198,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,020.89/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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