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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.91, 711.95 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.91, 711.95 and 283.03 is: 390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.91 : 711.95 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.91/711.95 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.91x = 711.95 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.91x = 201,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,503.21/515.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.58

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