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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 711.08 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 711.08 and 347.27 is: 479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 711.08 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/711.08 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 711.08 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 246,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,936.75/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.42

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