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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.46, 711.34 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.46, 711.34 and 282.59 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.46 : 711.34 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.46/711.34 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.46x = 711.34 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.46x = 201,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,015.97/515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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