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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.33, 710.91 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.33, 710.91 and 338.22 is: 466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.33 : 710.91 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.33/710.91 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.33x = 710.91 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.33x = 240,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,445.25/515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.58

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