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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.95, 773.92 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.95, 773.92 and 272.95 is: 409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.95 : 773.92 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.95/773.92 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.95x = 773.92 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.95x = 211,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,241.46/515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.42

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