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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 711.96 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 711.96 and 319.44 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 711.96 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/711.96 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 711.96 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 227,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,428.50/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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