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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.93, 774.18 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.93, 774.18 and 241.92 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.93 : 774.18 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.93/774.18 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.93x = 774.18 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.93x = 187,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,289.63/515.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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