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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.83, 711.85 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.83, 711.85 and 368.71 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.83 : 711.85 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.83/711.85 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.83x = 711.85 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.83x = 262,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,466.21/515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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