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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.41, 711.10 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.41, 711.10 and 316.15 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.41 : 711.10 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.41/711.10 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.41x = 711.10 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.41x = 224,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,814.27/515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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