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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.43, 711.86 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.43, 711.86 and 349.92 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.43 : 711.86 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.43/711.86 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.43x = 711.86 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.43x = 249,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,092.30/515.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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