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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.11, 773.77 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.11, 773.77 and 361.58 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.11 : 773.77 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.11/773.77 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.11x = 773.77 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.11x = 279,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,775.22/516.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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