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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 711.96 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 711.96 and 283.04 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 711.96 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/711.96 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 711.96 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 201,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,513.16/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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