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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.13, 710.94 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.13, 710.94 and 315.96 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.13 : 710.94 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.13/710.94 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.13x = 710.94 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.13x = 224,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,628.60/515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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