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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.09, 710.11 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.09, 710.11 and 436.10 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.09 : 710.11 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.09/710.11 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.09x = 710.11 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.09x = 309,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,674.33/515.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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