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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 711.65 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 711.65 and 291.65 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 711.65 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/711.65 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 711.65 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 207,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,553.90/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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