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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.08, 710.78 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.08, 710.78 and 318.52 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.08 : 710.78 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.08/710.78 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.08x = 710.78 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.08x = 226,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,397.65/515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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