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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.13, 710.56 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.13, 710.56 and 318.44 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.13 : 710.56 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.13/710.56 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.13x = 710.56 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.13x = 226,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,270.73/515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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