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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 711.86 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 711.86 and 282.97 is: 390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 711.86 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/711.86 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 711.86 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 201,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,435.02/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.50

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