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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 710.37 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 710.37 and 340.38 is: 469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 710.37 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/710.37 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 710.37 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 241,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,795.74/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.44

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