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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 772.32 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 772.32 and 361.20 is: 541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 772.32 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/772.32 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 772.32 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 278,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,961.98/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.63

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