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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.98, 711.64 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.98, 711.64 and 390.36 is: 538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.98 : 711.64 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.98/711.64 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.98x = 711.64 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.98x = 277,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,794.81/515.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.39

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