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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.17, 710.91 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.17, 710.91 and 282.30 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.17 : 710.91 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.17/710.91 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.17x = 710.91 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.17x = 200,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,689.89/515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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