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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.08, 710.81 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.08, 710.81 and 282.20 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.08 : 710.81 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.08/710.81 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.08x = 710.81 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.08x = 200,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,590.58/515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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