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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.21, 773.01 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.21, 773.01 and 360.77 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.21 : 773.01 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.21/773.01 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.21x = 773.01 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.21x = 278,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,874.95/515.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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