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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.96, 773.40 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.96, 773.40 and 320.96 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.96 : 773.40 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.96/773.40 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.96x = 773.40 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.96x = 248,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,230.46/515.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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