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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 711.28 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 711.28 and 368.30 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 711.28 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/711.28 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 711.28 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 261,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,964.42/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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