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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.53, 711.89 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.53, 711.89 and 384.31 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.53 : 711.89 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.53/711.89 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.53x = 711.89 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.53x = 273,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,586.86/515.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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