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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.15, 710.94 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.15, 710.94 and 358.41 is: 494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.15 : 710.94 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.15/710.94 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.15x = 710.94 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.15x = 254,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,808.01/515.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.63

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