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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 772.41 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 772.41 and 190.58 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 772.41 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/772.41 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 772.41 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 147,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,205.90/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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