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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.70, 710.58 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.70, 710.58 and 349.62 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.70 : 710.58 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.70/710.58 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.70x = 710.58 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.70x = 248,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,432.98/515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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