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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.66, 711.62 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.66, 711.62 and 282.79 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.66 : 711.62 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.66/711.62 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.66x = 711.62 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.66x = 201,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,235.83/515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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