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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.15, 712.10 and 369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.15, 712.10 and 369.05 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.15 : 712.10 = 369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.15/712.10 = 369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.15x = 712.10 × 369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.15x = 262,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,795.10/515.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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