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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 710.94 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 710.94 and 349.08 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 710.94 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/710.94 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 710.94 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 248,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,174.94/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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