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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 771.96 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 771.96 and 241.07 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 771.96 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/771.96 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 771.96 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 186,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,096.40/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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