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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.44, 711.44 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.44, 711.44 and 349.93 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.44 : 711.44 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.44/711.44 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.44x = 711.44 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.44x = 248,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,954.20/515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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