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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.85, 711.83 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.85, 711.83 and 291.80 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.85 : 711.83 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.85/711.83 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.85x = 711.83 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.85x = 207,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,711.12/515.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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