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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 710.78 and 279.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 710.78 and 279.00 is: 385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 710.78 = 279.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/710.78 = 279.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 710.78 × 279.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 198,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,308.70/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.02

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