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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.41, 711.26 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.41, 711.26 and 316.18 is: 436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.41 : 711.26 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.41/711.26 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.41x = 711.26 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.41x = 224,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,881.05/515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.31

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