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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.66, 711.56 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.66, 711.56 and 319.10 is: 440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.66 : 711.56 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.66/711.56 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.66x = 711.56 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.66x = 227,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,058.80/515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.33

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