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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.12, 710.88 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.12, 710.88 and 282.24 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.12 : 710.88 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.12/710.88 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.12x = 710.88 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.12x = 200,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,638.77/515.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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