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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.89, 773.72 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.89, 773.72 and 242.11 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.89 : 773.72 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.89/773.72 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.89x = 773.72 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.89x = 187,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,325.35/515.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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