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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 712.48 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 712.48 and 398.32 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 712.48 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/712.48 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 712.48 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 283,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,795.03/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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