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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.73, 711.72 and 282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.73, 711.72 and 282.86 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.73 : 711.72 = 282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.73/711.72 = 282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.73x = 711.72 × 282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.73x = 201,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,313.56/515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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