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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.31, 711.13 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.31, 711.13 and 282.44 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.31 : 711.13 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.31/711.13 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.31x = 711.13 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.31x = 200,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,851.56/515.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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