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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515, 710.40 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515, 710.40 and 357.72 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515 : 710.40 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515/710.40 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515x = 710.40 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515x = 254,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,124.29/515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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