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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.57, 711.53 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.57, 711.53 and 384.35 is: 530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.57 : 711.53 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.57/711.53 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.57x = 711.53 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.57x = 273,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,474.68/515.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.44

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