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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 711.32 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 711.32 and 329.00 is: 454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 711.32 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/711.32 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 711.32 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 234,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,019.08/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.26

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