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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.69, 710.85 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.69, 710.85 and 338.34 is: 466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.69 : 710.85 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.69/710.85 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.69x = 710.85 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.69x = 240,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,508.99/515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.38

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