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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 711.69 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 711.69 and 291.71 is: 402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 711.69 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/711.69 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 711.69 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 207,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,603.53/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.43

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