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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.67, 711.25 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.67, 711.25 and 336.26 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.67 : 711.25 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.67/711.25 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.67x = 711.25 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.67x = 239,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,163.86/515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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