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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515, 711.30 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515, 711.30 and 375.74 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515 : 711.30 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515/711.30 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515x = 711.30 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515x = 267,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,263.86/515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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