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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 712.08 and 385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 712.08 and 385.27 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 712.08 = 385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/712.08 = 385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 712.08 × 385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 274,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,343.06/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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