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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.62, 711.59 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.62, 711.59 and 319.14 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.62 : 711.59 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.62/711.59 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.62x = 711.59 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.62x = 227,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,096.83/515.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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