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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 711.54 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 711.54 and 288.51 is: 398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 711.54 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/711.54 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 711.54 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 205,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,286.41/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.14

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