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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.05, 705.94 and 511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.05, 705.94 and 511.45 is: 701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.05 : 705.94 = 511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.05/705.94 = 511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.05x = 705.94 × 511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.05x = 361,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,054.29/515.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.01

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