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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.87, 711.78 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.87, 711.78 and 329.03 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.87 : 711.78 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.87/711.78 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.87x = 711.78 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.87x = 234,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,196.97/515.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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