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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.72, 775.68 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.72, 775.68 and 415.26 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.72 : 775.68 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.72/775.68 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.72x = 775.68 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.72x = 322,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,108.88/516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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