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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 711.41 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 711.41 and 391.16 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 711.41 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/711.41 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 711.41 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 278,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,269.62/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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