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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 709.44 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 709.44 and 384.12 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 709.44 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/709.44 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 709.44 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 272,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,510.09/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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