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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 711.27 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 711.27 and 340.50 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 711.27 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/711.27 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 711.27 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 242,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,187.44/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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