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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 710.56 and 375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 710.56 and 375.13 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 710.56 = 375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/710.56 = 375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 710.56 × 375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 266,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,546.94/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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