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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.30, 773.17 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.30, 773.17 and 361.50 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.30 : 773.17 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.30/773.17 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.30x = 773.17 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.30x = 279,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,499.15/516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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