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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.71, 711.87 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.71, 711.87 and 382.71 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.71 : 711.87 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.71/711.87 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.71x = 711.87 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.71x = 272,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,439.77/515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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