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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 772.86 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 772.86 and 359.42 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 772.86 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/772.86 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 772.86 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 277,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,781.34/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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