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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.25, 770.93 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.25, 770.93 and 361.48 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.25 : 770.93 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.25/770.93 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.25x = 770.93 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.25x = 278,676.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,676.88/515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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