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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 711.84 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 711.84 and 329.30 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 711.84 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/711.84 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 711.84 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 234,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,408.91/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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