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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.21, 710.97 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.21, 710.97 and 282.33 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.21 : 710.97 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.21/710.97 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.21x = 710.97 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.21x = 200,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,728.16/515.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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