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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.52, 710.76 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.52, 710.76 and 375.52 is: 517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.52 : 710.76 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.52/710.76 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.52x = 710.76 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.52x = 266,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,904.60/515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.74

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