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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.42, 711.42 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.42, 711.42 and 316.32 is: 436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.42 : 711.42 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.42/711.42 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.42x = 711.42 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.42x = 225,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,035.19/515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.60

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