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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 773.37 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 773.37 and 353.70 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 773.37 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/773.37 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 773.37 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 273,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,540.97/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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