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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.39, 710.89 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.39, 710.89 and 319 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.39 : 710.89 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.39/710.89 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.39x = 710.89 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.39x = 226,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,773.91/515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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