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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 711.95 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 711.95 and 283.01 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 711.95 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/711.95 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 711.95 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 201,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,483.99/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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