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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.76, 711.22 and 347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.76, 711.22 and 347.51 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.76 : 711.22 = 347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.76/711.22 = 347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.76x = 711.22 × 347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.76x = 247,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,158.27/515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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