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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.52, 711.18 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.52, 711.18 and 328.68 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.52 : 711.18 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.52/711.18 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.52x = 711.18 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.52x = 233,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,750.64/515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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