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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.05, 710.33 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.05, 710.33 and 328.54 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.05 : 710.33 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.05/710.33 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.05x = 710.33 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.05x = 233,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,371.82/515.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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