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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 710.16 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 710.16 and 348.72 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 710.16 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/710.16 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 710.16 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 247,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,647.00/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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