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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 711.59 and 349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 711.59 and 349.99 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 711.59 = 349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/711.59 = 349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 711.59 × 349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 249,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,045.86/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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