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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.56, 711.54 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.56, 711.54 and 319.24 is: 440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.56 : 711.54 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.56/711.54 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.56x = 711.54 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.56x = 227,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,152.03/515.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.59

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