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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.19, 711.10 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.19, 711.10 and 318.59 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.19 : 711.10 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.19/711.10 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.19x = 711.10 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.19x = 226,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,550.33/515.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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