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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 711.30 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 711.30 and 350.06 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 711.30 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/711.30 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 711.30 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 248,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,997.68/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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