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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 771.13 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 771.13 and 280.65 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 771.13 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/771.13 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 771.13 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 216,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,417.63/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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