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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.75, 711.84 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.75, 711.84 and 336.54 is: 464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.75 : 711.84 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.75/711.84 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.75x = 711.84 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.75x = 239,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,560.76/515.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.49

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