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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.49, 711.41 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.49, 711.41 and 319.02 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.49 : 711.41 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.49/711.41 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.49x = 711.41 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.49x = 226,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,952.42/515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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