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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 711.98 and 283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 711.98 and 283.06 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 711.98 = 283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/711.98 = 283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 711.98 × 283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 201,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,533.06/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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