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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 774.09 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 774.09 and 241.92 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 774.09 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/774.09 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 774.09 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 187,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,267.85/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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