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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 711.28 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 711.28 and 367.96 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 711.28 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/711.28 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 711.28 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 261,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,722.59/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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