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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.86, 773.02 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.86, 773.02 and 351.22 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.86 : 773.02 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.86/773.02 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.86x = 773.02 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.86x = 271,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,500.08/515.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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