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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.93, 774.05 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.93, 774.05 and 242.18 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.93 : 774.05 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.93/774.05 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.93x = 774.05 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.93x = 187,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,459.43/515.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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