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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.42, 711.27 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.42, 711.27 and 282.54 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.42 : 711.27 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.42/711.27 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.42x = 711.27 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.42x = 200,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,962.23/515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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