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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.44, 711.31 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.44, 711.31 and 319.07 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.44 : 711.31 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.44/711.31 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.44x = 711.31 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.44x = 226,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,953.33/515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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