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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.87, 773.35 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.87, 773.35 and 242.09 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.87 : 773.35 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.87/773.35 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.87x = 773.35 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.87x = 187,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,218.73/515.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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