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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 712.04 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 712.04 and 283.09 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 712.04 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/712.04 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 712.04 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 201,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,571.40/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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