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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.33, 711.14 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.33, 711.14 and 316.50 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.33 : 711.14 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.33/711.14 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.33x = 711.14 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.33x = 225,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,074.23/515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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