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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 710.53 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 710.53 and 367.99 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 710.53 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/710.53 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 710.53 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 261,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,465.24/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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