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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.44, 710.76 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.44, 710.76 and 384.22 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.44 : 710.76 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.44/710.76 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.44x = 710.76 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.44x = 273,088.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,088.21/515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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