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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 710.66 and 349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 710.66 and 349.43 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 710.66 = 349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/710.66 = 349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 710.66 × 349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 248,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,320.62/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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