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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.53, 710.69 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.53, 710.69 and 340.57 is: 469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.53 : 710.69 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.53/710.69 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.53x = 710.69 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.53x = 242,036.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,036.21/515.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.49

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