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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.52, 711.36 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.52, 711.36 and 437.76 is: 604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.52 : 711.36 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.52/711.36 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.52x = 711.36 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.52x = 311,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,404.95/515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.06

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