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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.95, 711.99 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.95, 711.99 and 283.07 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.95 : 711.99 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.95/711.99 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.95x = 711.99 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.95x = 201,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,543.01/515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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