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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.36, 710.96 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.36, 710.96 and 349.52 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.36 : 710.96 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.36/710.96 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.36x = 710.96 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.36x = 248,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,489.44/515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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