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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 711.36 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 711.36 and 349.72 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 711.36 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/711.36 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 711.36 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 248,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,774.06/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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