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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.77, 711.23 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.77, 711.23 and 391.38 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.77 : 711.23 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.77/711.23 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.77x = 711.23 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.77x = 278,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,362.78/515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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