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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.18, 710.70 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.18, 710.70 and 338.43 is: 466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.18 : 710.70 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.18/710.70 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.18x = 710.70 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.18x = 240,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,522.20/515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.87

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