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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 774.07 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 774.07 and 256.11 is: 384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 774.07 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/774.07 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 774.07 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 198,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,249.00/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.23

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