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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.60, 711.34 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.60, 711.34 and 403.98 is: 557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.60 : 711.34 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.60/711.34 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.60x = 711.34 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.60x = 287,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,367.13/515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.35

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