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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 711.04 and 350.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 711.04 and 350.00 is: 482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 711.04 = 350.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/711.04 = 350.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 711.04 × 350.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 248,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,858.69/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.59

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