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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.08, 711.12 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.08, 711.12 and 340.66 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.08 : 711.12 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.08/711.12 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.08x = 711.12 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.08x = 242,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,250.14/515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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