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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 710.78 and 282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 710.78 and 282.17 is: 389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 710.78 = 282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/710.78 = 282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 710.78 × 282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 200,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,555.83/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.40

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