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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.32, 710.87 and 349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.32, 710.87 and 349.59 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.32 : 710.87 = 349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.32/710.87 = 349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.32x = 710.87 × 349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.32x = 248,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,513.04/515.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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