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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.48, 711.22 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.48, 711.22 and 350.24 is: 483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.48 : 711.22 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.48/711.22 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.48x = 711.22 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.48x = 249,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,097.69/515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.23

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