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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.50, 711.23 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.50, 711.23 and 316.32 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.50 : 711.23 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.50/711.23 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.50x = 711.23 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.50x = 224,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,974.80/515.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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