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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.57, 773.96 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.57, 773.96 and 360.86 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.57 : 773.96 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.57/773.96 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.57x = 773.96 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.57x = 279,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,285.53/515.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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