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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.31, 711.36 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.31, 711.36 and 340.89 is: 470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.31 : 711.36 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.31/711.36 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.31x = 711.36 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.31x = 242,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,495.51/515.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.58

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