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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.26, 710.93 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.26, 710.93 and 340.57 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.26 : 710.93 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.26/710.93 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.26x = 710.93 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.26x = 242,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,116.17/515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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