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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.76, 711.84 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.76, 711.84 and 341.10 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.76 : 711.84 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.76/711.84 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.76x = 711.84 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.76x = 242,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,808.62/515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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