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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.38, 710.76 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.38, 710.76 and 436.61 is: 602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.38 : 710.76 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.38/710.76 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.38x = 710.76 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.38x = 310,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,321.88/515.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.12

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