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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.77, 711.86 and 403.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.77, 711.86 and 403.51 is: 556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.77 : 711.86 = 403.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.77/711.86 = 403.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.77x = 711.86 × 403.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.77x = 287,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,241.81/515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.92

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