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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 773.40 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 773.40 and 353.67 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 773.40 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/773.40 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 773.40 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 273,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,528.38/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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