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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.25, 711.45 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.25, 711.45 and 375.66 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.25 : 711.45 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.25/711.45 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.25x = 711.45 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.25x = 267,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,263.31/515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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