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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.39, 710.93 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.39, 710.93 and 318.76 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.39 : 710.93 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.39/710.93 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.39x = 710.93 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.39x = 226,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,615.07/515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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