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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 711.45 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 711.45 and 319.01 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 711.45 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/711.45 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 711.45 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 226,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,956.11/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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