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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.69, 711.10 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.69, 711.10 and 366.25 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.69 : 711.10 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.69/711.10 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.69x = 711.10 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.69x = 260,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,439.42/515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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