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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.70, 711.66 and 282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.70, 711.66 and 282.82 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.70 : 711.66 = 282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.70/711.66 = 282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.70x = 711.66 × 282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.70x = 201,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,271.68/515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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