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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.58, 711.32 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.58, 711.32 and 349.54 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.58 : 711.32 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.58/711.32 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.58x = 711.32 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.58x = 248,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,634.79/515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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