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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.43, 711.27 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.43, 711.27 and 318.96 is: 440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.43 : 711.27 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.43/711.27 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.43x = 711.27 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.43x = 226,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,866.68/515.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.15

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