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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.65, 773.11 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.65, 773.11 and 241.59 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.65 : 773.11 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.65/773.11 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.65x = 773.11 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.65x = 186,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,775.64/515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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