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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.14, 710.86 and 349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.14, 710.86 and 349.09 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.14 : 710.86 = 349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.14/710.86 = 349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.14x = 710.86 × 349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.14x = 248,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,154.12/515.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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