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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515, 710.70 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515, 710.70 and 318.54 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515 : 710.70 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515/710.70 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515x = 710.70 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515x = 226,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,386.38/515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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