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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.45, 711.63 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.45, 711.63 and 391.11 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.45 : 711.63 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.45/711.63 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.45x = 711.63 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.45x = 278,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,325.61/515.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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