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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.67, 711.37 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.67, 711.37 and 368.39 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.67 : 711.37 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.67/711.37 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.67x = 711.37 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.67x = 262,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,061.59/515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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