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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.80, 711.77 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.80, 711.77 and 319.28 is: 440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.80 : 711.77 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.80/711.77 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.80x = 711.77 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.80x = 227,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,253.93/515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.59

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