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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.69, 711.65 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.69, 711.65 and 282.81 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.69 : 711.65 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.69/711.65 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.69x = 711.65 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.69x = 201,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,261.74/515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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