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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.09, 711.43 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.09, 711.43 and 375.84 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.09 : 711.43 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.09/711.43 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.09x = 711.43 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.09x = 267,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,382.91/515.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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