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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 712.01 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 712.01 and 329.58 is: 454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 712.01 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/712.01 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 712.01 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 234,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,662.61/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.88

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