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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.20, 711.17 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.20, 711.17 and 396.94 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.20 : 711.17 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.20/711.17 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.20x = 711.17 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.20x = 282,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,291.82/515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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