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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 711.47 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 711.47 and 291.55 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 711.47 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/711.47 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 711.47 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 207,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,429.08/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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