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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 711.08 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 711.08 and 375.80 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 711.08 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/711.08 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 711.08 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 267,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,223.86/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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