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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.58, 711.34 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.58, 711.34 and 318.88 is: 439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.58 : 711.34 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.58/711.34 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.58x = 711.34 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.58x = 226,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,832.10/515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.96

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