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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.23, 710.98 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.23, 710.98 and 291.16 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.23 : 710.98 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.23/710.98 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.23x = 710.98 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.23x = 207,008.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,008.94/515.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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