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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.78 and 362.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.78 and 362.00 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.78 = 362.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.78 = 362.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.78 × 362.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 280,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,108.48/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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