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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.01, 710.28 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.01, 710.28 and 375.60 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.01 : 710.28 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.01/710.28 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.01x = 710.28 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.01x = 266,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,781.17/515.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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