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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 710.54 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 710.54 and 367.86 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 710.54 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/710.54 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 710.54 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 261,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,379.24/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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