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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 711.32 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 711.32 and 318.75 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 711.32 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/711.32 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 711.32 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 226,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,730.67/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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