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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.05, 710.76 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.05, 710.76 and 318.51 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.05 : 710.76 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.05/710.76 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.05x = 710.76 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.05x = 226,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,384.17/515.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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