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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.32, 710.86 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.32, 710.86 and 349.60 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.32 : 710.86 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.32/710.86 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.32x = 710.86 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.32x = 248,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,516.66/515.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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