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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 773.46 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 773.46 and 353.43 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 773.46 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/773.46 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 773.46 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 273,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,363.97/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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