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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 710.50 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 710.50 and 375.04 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 710.50 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/710.50 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 710.50 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 266,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,465.92/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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