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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.18, 710.34 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.18, 710.34 and 349.50 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.18 : 710.34 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.18/710.34 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.18x = 710.34 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.18x = 248,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,263.83/515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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