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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.09, 710.51 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.09, 710.51 and 325.73 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.09 : 710.51 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.09/710.51 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.09x = 710.51 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.09x = 231,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,429.24/515.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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