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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 773.12 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 773.12 and 353.04 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 773.12 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/773.12 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 773.12 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 272,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,942.28/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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