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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 773.67 and 241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 773.67 and 241.67 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 773.67 = 241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/773.67 = 241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 773.67 × 241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 186,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,972.83/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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