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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.56, 711.46 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.56, 711.46 and 282.68 is: 390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.56 : 711.46 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.56/711.46 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.56x = 711.46 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.56x = 201,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,115.51/515.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.09

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