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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 709.02 and 390.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 709.02 and 390.51 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 709.02 = 390.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/709.02 = 390.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 709.02 × 390.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 276,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,879.40/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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