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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 710.96 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 710.96 and 368.12 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 710.96 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/710.96 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 710.96 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 261,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,718.60/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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