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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 710.84 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 710.84 and 328.37 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 710.84 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/710.84 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 710.84 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 233,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,416.89/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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