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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.18, 773.03 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.18, 773.03 and 241.33 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.18 : 773.03 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.18/773.03 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.18x = 773.03 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.18x = 186,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,555.33/515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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