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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 773.01 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 773.01 and 361.29 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 773.01 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/773.01 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 773.01 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 279,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,283.68/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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