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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 711.84 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 711.84 and 367.54 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 711.84 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/711.84 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 711.84 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 261,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,629.27/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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