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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.23, 711.02 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.23, 711.02 and 279.18 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.23 : 711.02 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.23/711.02 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.23x = 711.02 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.23x = 198,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,501.69/515.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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