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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.26, 711.14 and 405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.26, 711.14 and 405.57 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.26 : 711.14 = 405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.26/711.14 = 405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.26x = 711.14 × 405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.26x = 288,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,417.05/515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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