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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 711.50 and 319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 711.50 and 319.13 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 711.50 = 319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/711.50 = 319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 711.50 × 319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 227,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,055.84/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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