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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.02, 711.02 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.02, 711.02 and 326.02 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.02 : 711.02 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.02/711.02 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.02x = 711.02 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.02x = 231,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,806.74/515.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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