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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.52, 771.92 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.52, 771.92 and 353.52 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.52 : 771.92 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.52/771.92 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.52x = 771.92 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.52x = 272,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,889.16/515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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