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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 771.94 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 771.94 and 370.63 is: 555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 771.94 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/771.94 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 771.94 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 286,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,104.12/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.16

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