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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.70, 711.34 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.70, 711.34 and 329.13 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.70 : 711.34 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.70/711.34 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.70x = 711.34 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.70x = 234,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,123.33/515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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