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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.34, 711.36 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.34, 711.36 and 368.37 is: 508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.34 : 711.36 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.34/711.36 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.34x = 711.36 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.34x = 262,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,043.68/515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.49

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