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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.66, 711.63 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.66, 711.63 and 329.00 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.66 : 711.63 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.66/711.63 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.66x = 711.63 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.66x = 234,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,122.71/515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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