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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.54, 711.50 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.54, 711.50 and 338.64 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.54 : 711.50 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.54/711.50 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.54x = 711.50 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.54x = 240,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,943.48/515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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