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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.10, 710.41 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.10, 710.41 and 349.05 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.10 : 710.41 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.10/710.41 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.10x = 710.41 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.10x = 247,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,968.61/515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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