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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 773.82 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 773.82 and 353.61 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 773.82 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/773.82 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 773.82 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 273,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,630.49/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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