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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.99, 712.07 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.99, 712.07 and 283.12 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.99 : 712.07 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.99/712.07 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.99x = 712.07 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.99x = 201,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,601.26/515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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