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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 711.54 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 711.54 and 282.78 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 711.54 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/711.54 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 711.54 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 201,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,209.28/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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