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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 711.93 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 711.93 and 283.03 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 711.93 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/711.93 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 711.93 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 201,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,497.55/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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