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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.67, 773.45 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.67, 773.45 and 241.58 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.67 : 773.45 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.67/773.45 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.67x = 773.45 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.67x = 186,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,851.68/515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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