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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.53, 710.94 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.53, 710.94 and 347.86 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.53 : 710.94 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.53/710.94 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.53x = 710.94 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.53x = 247,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,307.59/515.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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