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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.22, 771.61 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.22, 771.61 and 352.41 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.22 : 771.61 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.22/771.61 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.22x = 771.61 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.22x = 271,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,923.08/515.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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