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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.85, 711.84 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.85, 711.84 and 282.97 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.85 : 711.84 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.85/711.84 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.85x = 711.84 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.85x = 201,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429.36/515.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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