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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 774.15 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 774.15 and 361.50 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 774.15 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/774.15 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 774.15 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 279,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,855.23/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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