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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.57, 712.11 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.57, 712.11 and 375.47 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.57 : 712.11 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.57/712.11 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.57x = 712.11 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.57x = 267,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,375.94/515.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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