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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 711.24 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 711.24 and 328.98 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 711.24 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/711.24 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 711.24 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 233,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,983.74/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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