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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.36, 711.32 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.36, 711.32 and 338.48 is: 467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.36 : 711.32 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.36/711.32 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.36x = 711.32 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.36x = 240,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,762.34/515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.18

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