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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.20, 710.92 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.20, 710.92 and 335.42 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.20 : 710.92 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.20/710.92 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.20x = 710.92 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.20x = 238,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,456.79/515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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