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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 711.56 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 711.56 and 282.74 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 711.56 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/711.56 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 711.56 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 201,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,183.62/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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