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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 773.99 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 773.99 and 242.16 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 773.99 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/773.99 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 773.99 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 187,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,433.77/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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